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I built this, Building An Electro-Etching Unit By Chris Crawford
so i can start etching my knives .
the only thing is now i built it i need someone to tell what i need to do and what i need to make the etcher work.
Im like the guy on hogans hero's, ( i know nothing )
vern
 
Stencils, applicator, solutions.
 
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I use the same etcher with great results. My stencils also come form IMG. Call there and talk to Patricia Bruno. She's helped a bunch of knife makers design their marks and understands what we're looking for. With stencils and etching solution on hand, it's just take some cheap mild steel and practise to see what gets you the best mark.
Rick
 
Pat is also who I dealt with, she was great to work with and spent several days tweaking my art until it was perfect.
 
what kind of etching solution do you use, and how big is your letters
vern
 
I made a solution of water, vinegar, and salt. I filled a 20 oz bottle of water
4/5ths full of water then added vinegar and a couple teaspoons of salt. I don't know if that's the correct method but my etches are clear enough that I'm not going to change it. I use mine on cpm 154 stainless
 
The solution I'm using was bought from one of the knife supply houses and it's for stainless (but I use it on carbon as well) and it also came with the cleaning solution as a set.
 
when do you put your stencils on before or after ht.
i told ya i'm new to this way of marking
vern
 
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